Escape the Flight Factory. Become an Exceptional Pilot.
Professional, one-on-one flight training based at Hicks Airport (T67) in Fort Worth, TX. Serving student pilots across Haslet, Saginaw, Keller, Roanoke, Trophy Club, and the Alliance corridor, as well as feeder cities throughout Denton, Southlake, Grapevine, Flower Mound, North Richland Hills, Bedford, Euless, Arlington, Weatherford, Justin, and more.
The Bird Dog Difference
We combine dedicated 1-on-1 mentorship, dependable aircraft maintenance, proven checkride success, and modern FAA-approved simulation to deliver premier flight training for aspiring aviators across Tarrant, Denton, and Parker counties.
1-on-1 Mentorship
Direct training with dedicated CFIs, never treated like a line item.
Nearly 100% Dispatch Reliability
Maintained by certified A&Ps just two hangars down on the field.
High Pass Rates
Student checkride success consistently beating national averages.
FAA-Approved Sim Training
Save time and money with our on-site Gleim BATD simulator.
3 Steps to the Cockpit
Getting started in aviation shouldn't feel complicated. We’ve structured your entry into three clear milestones:
Step 1: Take a Discovery Flight
Take the controls alongside an FAA-certified instructor. Experience pre-flight checks, 30–45 minutes of active flight time over North Texas (soaring over Haslet, Saginaw, Eagle Mountain Lake, and the Alliance corridor), and a comprehensive post-flight debrief. No previous experience required.
Step 2: Map Your Training Blueprint
Sit down with our aviation mentors at Hicks Airport (T67). Conveniently located just minutes from Keller, Roanoke, Trophy Club, and Justin, we evaluate your schedule, budget, and long-term goals to build a customized flight schedule, whether you're commuting from Denton, Southlake, Grapevine, Flower Mound, or Arlington.
Step 3: Begin Training on Your Terms
Lock in your schedule, gain access to flight materials, and begin one-on-one flight and ground instruction in our IFR-equipped fleet, serving aviators from North Richland Hills, Bedford, Euless, Lake Worth, and Weatherford.
What Our Students Say
I got my PPL at bird dog and I have nothing but good things to say about my experience there. Every CFI is very knowledgeable about the curriculum and provided a great experience. The aircraft are very well maintained and the facilities are excellent. Overall Bird dog is a great place to study aviation.
"Started my instrument training here in Jan of 2024 and was able to get my instrument, commercial and CFI done by October. Instructors really care about safety and the planes..."
"I've been flying with Bird Dog for some months now and I have nothing but positive things to say. Everything from logging hours to aircraft maintenance to actually learning..."
"I got my PPL here at Bird Dog, I started in the beginning of my senior year in high school and finished right after graduation..."
"One stop shop for excellent flight training. Knowledgeable instructors, great availability, and training centered on your success. I'd look no further than Bird Dog for your flight training!..."
Modular Training
Train at your own pace without large prepaid commitments or rigid schedules. Designed for busy professionals and students commuting from Haslet, Saginaw, Keller, Roanoke, Trophy Club and more.
Ready to Start?
Every pilot's path is different. Talk with our Hicks Airport flight instructors to map out your modular training schedule whether you live in North Fort Worth, the Mid-Cities, Denton, or Parker County, and get flying on your terms.
Private Pilot License (PPL)
Master foundational stick-and-rudder skills, airspace navigation, and cross-country flying.
Instrument Rating (IR)
Learn to fly through clouds and low-visibility conditions with advanced avionics and structured BATD simulator procedures.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Elevate your precision maneuvers and commercial operating standards to turn your passion into a paycheck.
Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII)
Master the right seat, build your required 1,500 flight hours, and earn income mentoring the next generation of aviators.
LOFT Career Pilot Track (Zero-to-Hero Airline Program)
Our flagship Lift Off For Tomorrow (LOFT) pathway is built for future airline captains from Haslet, Saginaw, Keller, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Alliance, Southlake, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Denton, North Richland Hills, Bedford and more
Timeline
Completed in 6 to 9 months.
Scope
Private Pilot through Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor ratings.
Efficiency
Integrated simulator hours and high fleet availability save up to $20,000–$40,000 compared to large university flight academies.
SAVE UP TO
$40,000Compared to traditional university flight programs.
LOFT: LIFT OFF FOR TOMORROW
Your Quickest Path to a Professional Cockpit
This is a definitive pathway for aspiring aviators from Haslet, Keller, Southlake, Denton, Arlington, and the greater DFW region to go from absolute zero to a professional Commercial Pilot with CFI/CFII certifications.
Unlike large, impersonal academies that treat you like a number, our program prioritizes your success through one-on-one mentorship, ensuring students from Roanoke, Saginaw, Trophy Club, Grapevine, Flower Mound, and throughout North Texas graduate with the real-world skills and operational awareness required by top airlines.
ENROLL NOWTraining Location
Flight Training in the Heart of Fort Worth
Based at Hicks Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. Conveniently accessible for student pilots commuting from Haslet, Saginaw, Keller, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Alliance Corridor, Justin, Lake Worth, Weatherford, and the Mid-Cities. At Bird Dog Flight Services, we believe the best pilots are built through relationships, not volume. As a flight school, your instructor is a mentor who knows your name, your strengths, and your goals.
Hicks Airport
110 Aviator Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76179
Fort Worth, Texas
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Frequently Asked Questions
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